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CANNES: Based on Stephen King’s best-selling novel of the same name, Under the Dome was given a straight-to-series order for 13 episodes by CBS. Barry Chamberlain, the executive VP of sales at CBS Studios International, says the show is “going to be one of those rare event television series that …

NEW YORK: HISTORY has renewed Vikings, a hit scripted drama series, for a ten-episode second season. The family saga chronicles the adventures of the historical warriors from the perspective of their own society. Travis Fimmel (The Beast), Gabriel Byrne (In Treatment), Katheryn Winnick (Bones), Jessalyn Gilsig (Glee), George Blagden (Les …

BURBANK: The Fosters, a new ABC Family original series set to debut in June, has commenced production in California. Executive produced by Jennifer Lopez, The Fosters follows a racially diverse mix of biological and foster children being raised by two women. The one-hour drama stars Teri Polo, Sherri Saum, Jake …

CANNES: There are two new action thrillers in the Artist View Entertainment lineup this MIPTV, ICE Agent and Assassins Tale. “Due to the high-end production values and action elements incorporated in the two features, we believe that the films can easily be acquired in all territories throughout the world,” says …

CANNES: On the heels of the success of Raw and SmackDown, WWE is now presenting its newest franchise show, WWE Main Event. The program offers viewers a chance to see their favorite WWE Superstars from both Raw and SmackDown in a one-hour program with original story lines that has new …

CANNES: Iconic comedies are what feature prominently in the Carsey-Werner International Television Distribution catalogue, and the company will be at MIPTV offering a selection of them in HD. The classic hits Roseanne and The Cosby Show are now available with HD versions from the distributor, which also represents That 70s Show, …

LOS ANGELES: Just in time for MIPTV, BoPaul Media Worldwide has added the cult classic Hercules Returns to its catalogue. The company has picked up the film’s worldwide rights in all media outside of Australia/New Zealand from L.A. Entertainment. The movie first premiered as a theatrical release in Australia in …

CANNES: The series The Saint follows the exploits of the international thief Simon Templar and his colleague Patricia Holm, as they steal from rich criminals and return the spoils to their victims. Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA) is selling the title, which is “international by nature,” says Brady Krevoy, …

LOS ANGELES: Mission Pictures International brings to market Our Wild Hearts, a family film that premiered on the Hallmark Movie Channel last month. Our Wild Hearts revolves around the life of Willow, a young girl from California who is trying to establish a relationship with her cowboy father. It is …

NEW YORK: Syfy has announced production on a pilot from Bryan Fuller (Pushing Daisies) as well as a project from producer/director Robert Zemeckis, among other programming highlights. The network ordered a 13-episode fourth season of the hit drama Being Human, which stars Sam Witwer, Meaghan Rath, Sam Huntington and Kristen …